In the gentle currents of African rivers, our diamonds find their first light, discovered by expert miners who read the water’s language.
Redefining the True Cost of Luxury
Every diamond we source carries an unbroken promise of prosperity. With your purchase, the artisan who unearthed your stone receives a 30% value-added premium—far exceeding standard market value.
By bypassing traditional intermediaries, these funds reach the individuals at the source directly. This is more than a transaction; it is a commitment to the dignity, prosperity, and future of our mining partners.
The Handshake of Trust: Direct exchange at the riverbank source.
Raw Elegance: A rough diamond, responsibly acquired and completely traceable.
Each diamond is accompanied by a dedicated origin booklet, chronicling its unique journey. Inside, you will meet the artisan who discovered your gemstone, glimpse its original rough form, and see how your choice directly secures a future for their family.
Benedikt Diamonds offers you something unique. We tell you the story of your gem.
In this document you will get to know the identity of the artisanal miner who found your diamond, and you will find out how your purchase positively impacted the life of his family.
Our Mission: To offer unique diamond jewellery while improving the living standards of African mining communities.
The name of the rough diamond you have chosen is "Esengo", which means "Joy" in Lingala.
It originates from the Democratic Republic of the Congo and weighed 2.42ct.
The stone was polished for you to a bespoke 1.05ct oval cut and set onto a 18K rose gold ring.
Esengo was discovered by Kinuani.
"After more than twenty years in the mines, meeting Benedikt was a turning point. No other diamond trader has ever been willing to reward our work so fairly."
Benedikt Diamonds pays a fair trade premium that surpasses the market value of the rough diamond by 30%.
With the proceeds, Kinuani equipped his home with solar power and invested in critical diving gear to sustain his livelihood.
Our diamonds are mined entirely by hand, eliminating environmental industrial damage.
Divers plunge from traditional wooden canoes to gather raw river bed gravel.
Withdrawn gravel is manually washed and sieved to isolate rough diamonds.
Stones travel to our vetted partner facilities in Antwerp or India.
